Is sram red backward compatible?

turbo1191
turbo1191 Posts: 501
edited September 2015 in Road buying advice
Can I use a sram red 22 chains et on a 10 speed setup? Is there any difference between an 11 speed chainset and a 10 speed?

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  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,148
    yes and yes (but not enough to matter)

    if you search the interweb you'll find some compatibility tests done when 22 was released
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • turbo1191
    turbo1191 Posts: 501
    I have. I just wanted someone that knew more than me to tell me whether it was possible or not before I spend any money.
  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19699410#p19699410]turbo1191[/url] wrote:
    I have. I just wanted someone that knew more than me to tell me whether it was possible or not before I spend any money.

    SRAM and backwards fitment.

    10 speed SRAM shifters will work with a SRAM Yaw or 22 front derailleur and 22 rear deraiileurs. Makes front shifting much smoother but no advantage with the rear.
    SRAM 11 speed shifters will work with a 10 speed front and rear derailleur. If you want 11 speed you only need to change your cassette and shifters.
    11 speed chain and or chain rings is fine with 10 speed.
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.
  • turbo1191
    turbo1191 Posts: 501
    Great.. Thanks. Just got a great deal on a 11 speed exogram chainset, but I'd previously bought 10 speed shifters etc.

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